DC Inventory Manager

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EOE/VEVRAA

East Penn is currently seeking a Distribution Center Inventory Manager for our new, Madencreek facility. Ideal candidate will be responsible for leading inventory accuracy and control across Distribution operations. Develops and enforces enterprise inventory policies, manages and mentors Inventory Control Technicians, and partners cross-functionally to ensure inventory accuracy, proper material flow, and compliance with 5S, E&O, and ERP data integrity standards.

• Lead, train, coach, and develop the Inventory Control Technicians to ensure consistent performance, procedural compliance, and professional growth
• Communicating business goals and department priorities, setting clear expectations for safety, accuracy, and timeliness
• Support DC management with facilitating inventory-related training (i.e., material handling, 5S, scan gun) which includes establishing best practices, updating training materials, and monitoring compliance to set standards across facilities

• Administer company policies and procedures related to inventory management, ensuring compliance across facilities
• Manage the end-to-end cycle counting program, which includes count scheduling, physical counting, discrepancy reconciliation, and driving root cause corrective action (RCCA) activities to improve inventory accuracy
• Monitor inventory accuracy and inventory discrepancies to determine/address issues leading to inventory variances and ensure accurate reporting
• Maintain accountability for inventory accuracy KPIs, investigating causes of discrepancies and implementing preventive measures
• Ensure effective management of location accuracy, replenishment flow, OE dunnage, transaction accuracy tied to order fulfillment, slotting strategy, inventory availability to support outbound, floor stock, and scrap inventory in alignment with East Penn standards

• Serve as system steward for inventory-related modules within East Penn’s ERP and related platforms (Mainframe, MSR, Somax, Glovia)
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of inventory data, transactions, and master records
• Develop and maintain inventory control reports, dashboards, and metrics to communicate performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Partner with IT and Supply Chain Planning teams to test, validate, and enhance system functionality and material flow

• Collaborate with Shipping, Logistics/Transportation, Customer Service, Planning/Scheduling, DC Operations Leadership & Process Owners, Production, IT, Quality, and Sourcing, to align inventory with operational requirements and resolve discrepancies impacting production flow
• Partner with Quality Control to manage nonconforming material (NCMR) and product hold processes
• Partner with operations to address inventory discrepancies and material flow issues
• Participate in or lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations to address recurring issues in material flow, data integrity, or inventory handling
• Identify, recommend, and…